Double Helix

Watson and Crick
After eighteen months 
Of scientific research 
Discovered the chemical structure 
Of dna, 
              The double helix 

Ushering in a new
And exciting age 
In the field of molecular biology, 
Making possible the diagnosis 
And treatment of certain genetic disorders 
And hereditary diseases, 
Giving rise to the forensic analysis 
Of evidence 
Identifying the perpetrator 
From their own unique dna, 

                The double helix...


         W.A CHOLT. Copyright Fergal O Reilly.  2019.


         Posted  15th May 2019.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Rigoler Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 7:37 AM
Isn't mindless evolution wonderful? I wrote an acroustic on the full read of DNA. Enjoy science and poetry too. / Maurice
Dillenbeck Avatar
May 30, 2019 at 7:45 PM
Not sure why I'm attracted to the figure 8 regenerative double-binding structure of this piece. Must be something to do with my DNA.
Zacharias Avatar
May 30, 2019 at 3:25 AM
W.A. you have put together some very identifying ideas. Well penned.
Hitchcock Avatar
May 25, 2019 at 8:09 AM
Love the blend of science and poetry! Good stuff!!
Warrior Avatar
May 16, 2019 at 7:53 AM
It's amazing how the association with DNA, the double helix has become a well-known symbol of modern biology and genetics...a great molecular verse my friend...^WW^
Faulkner Avatar
May 15, 2019 at 10:49 PM
You know a lot more about science than I do, I like it when poetry can teach as well as inspire-
Romios Avatar
May 15, 2019 at 7:35 PM
Very well penned. Thanks for the poem Panagiota
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